A Kenner council member has filed a report with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, alleging public intimidation by the mayor’s chief administrative officer after a dispute over a contract.
The report, filed Friday, states that Council Member Joey LaHatte challenged the contract of the mayor’s chief administrative officer during a public meeting. Following this, LaHatte claims he and his assistant were unable to access his public office.
According to the report, LaHatte and his assistant discovered their keys did not work for his office around 2:30 p.m. Friday. Deputies who responded to the scene gained access to the office through another entryway via the gym.
Once inside, LaHatte claims his work laptop, valued at $1,200, was missing and alleges the mayor’s chief administrative officer is responsible. He described the situation as public intimidation.
Kenner officials have been contacted for comment regarding LaHatte’s claims, but no response has been received yet.
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